Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

Company: St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: July 20, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Supervisor you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's Round Rock Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, we offer eligible colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Flexible Spending
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Academic Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
• Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps, Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc.
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability coverage
• Adoption Assistance
• Legal Benefits and lots more!

Learn more about Employee Benefits

This position is eligible for a sign on bonus up to $15,000!

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Respiratory Therapy Supervisor where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Supervisor for Respiratory Therapy, you will be responsible for the overall operation of the department. You will orient, evaluate, and document competency of personnel. You will establish, maintain, and revise departmental policies and procedures to include departmental programs, quality control, performance improvement, and safety. You will maintain departmental expenses and productivity as budgeted. You will oversee respiratory care as delivered by the Respiratory Therapy department.

• You will demonstrate competency in proper airway care including, as applicable: airway suctioning, oral and nasal airway care, cuff pressure monitoring, and extubation.
• You will demonstrate competency in the performance of routine patient assessment and in the ability to correctly recognize and interpret respiratory dysfunction.
• You will gain competency in new procedures that are incorporated into the department’s practices in a timely fashion
• You will assist with daily operations including, but not limited to, shift staffing, supply ordering, equipment and supply inventory, oversee rental equipment, charge capture, daily reports, employee evaluations, employee rounding, scheduling, HR disciplinary processes, annual employee competencies, blood gas documentation and clinical documentation.

Experience

• Previous clinical experience in Respiratory Care Services
• Three years previous Registered Respiratory Therapist experience in an acute care setting or five years previous Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) experience in an acute care setting

Education

• Graduate of an American Medical Association accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health Management, Business, or Respiratory Therapy – preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Current licensure in Texas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required as per St David’s Healthcare policy
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required as per St. David’s Healthcare policy within 6 months of hire
• Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS), Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS), and/or Asthma Educator Certification (AEC) certifications – preferred

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Centeris a150+ bedacute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features theonly hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with aLevel II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics,and morewhen visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapy Supervisor opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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